Service area · Polk County, IA
Basement waterproofing in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines sits where the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers meet, on loess and glacial clay soils that hold water. The city has seen major river flooding, and basements here contend with both groundwater and soil pressure.
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- Neighborhoods
- Beaverdale, Drake, Sherman Hill, Waterbury
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What kind of homes and basements does Des Moines have?
Beaverdale is known for its brick 'Beaverdale' homes from the 1920s to 1940s; Sherman Hill has Victorians on stone foundations; much of the rest of the city has mid-century homes on block basements.
What causes basement and foundation problems in Des Moines?
Bowing block walls
Wet clay and frost push on block basement walls, causing horizontal cracks.
River flood groundwater
Homes near the rivers face rising groundwater during floods; sump capacity and backups matter.
Floor seepage after long rains
High groundwater after wet spells comes up through floors and joints.
Older brick homes in Beaverdale
Beaverdale's brick homes often have basements with clay drain tile and block walls. As tile fails and walls age, seepage and minor wall movement are common; drainage and reinforcement address both.
Which basement services do Des Moines homeowners need most?
- Bowing Basement Wall Repair in Des Moines
- Sump Pump Installation & Repair
- Interior Drainage Systems
- Leaking Wall Crack Repair
Also available in Des Moines: sump pump service, leaking crack repair, and every service on our full list of 19 basement services.
Who serves Des Moines, and how does a call work?
- Neighborhoods
- Beaverdale, Drake, Sherman Hill, Waterbury, Highland Park, South Side
- County / state
- Polk County, Iowa
What do Des Moines homeowners ask most?
Does Iowa require contractor registration?
Yes, contractors register with the Iowa Division of Labor. Ask for the registration number and proof of insurance.
Why do Des Moines block walls bow?
Clay and loess soils hold water and freeze against walls, pushing them inward over years. Reinforcement is usually recommended once movement is measured.
When do Des Moines basements usually leak?
Most often in spring with snowmelt and heavy rain, and after major river flooding. Long wet spells raise groundwater and push water through the floor-wall joint.
Where can I verify this information about Des Moines, IA?
- 1USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Web Soil SurveyLook up soil drainage class and shrink-swell potential for any lot in Des Moines, IA.
- 2FEMA: Flood Map Service CenterCheck whether a property in Des Moines, IA is in a mapped flood zone before finishing a basement.
- 3NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate NormalsAverage precipitation, snowfall and temperatures for weather stations near Des Moines, IA.
- 4U.S. Census Bureau: QuickFactsHousing and population facts for Des Moines, IA, including the age of local housing stock.
- 5Federal Trade Commission: Hiring a ContractorWhat to check before hiring: licensing, insurance, written estimates and payment terms.
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By calling, you agree to be connected with an independent waterproofing contractor, who may call or text you back about your request at the number you call from. Calls may be recorded for quality and routing. Consent is not a condition of any purchase; you can opt out at any time, and message and data rates may apply. Privacy policy.